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H.R.71 FAMS Augmentation Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jan 31, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.

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  • 76% of users support H.R.71

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    • First Amendment Restoration Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 71 ... - March 23, 2012 by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills - H.R. 71 (110th). To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal the requirement that persons making disbursements for electioneering communications file reports on such disbursements with the Federal Election Commission ...

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      As noted by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills on March 23, 2012, "H.R. 71 (110th). To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal the requirement that persons making disbursements for electioneering communications file reports on such disbursements with the Federal Election Commission ..." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr71&sa=U&ei=yIfST9yqMKby2QXc06WUBg&ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNH_H0Nb8xnzqJVxv2WQ3wUc6q8rTw)
    • First Amendment Restoration Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 71 ... - March 23, 2012 by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills - H.R. 71 (110th). To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal the requirement that persons making disbursements for electioneering communications file reports on such disbursements with the Federal Election Commission ...

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      As noted by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills on March 23, 2012, "H.R. 71 (110th). To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal the requirement that persons making disbursements for electioneering communications file reports on such disbursements with the Federal Election Commission ..." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr71&sa=U&ei=hjfRT9fJCcHo2QWj9vWGDw&ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNGwJqG2rnTYhxSGhWq-SHhYyp97iA)
    • First Amendment Restoration Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 71 ... - March 23, 2012 by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills - H.R. 71 (110th). To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal the requirement that persons making disbursements for electioneering communications file reports on such disbursements with the Federal Election Commission ...

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      As noted by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills on March 23, 2012, "H.R. 71 (110th). To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal the requirement that persons making disbursements for electioneering communications file reports on such disbursements with the Federal Election Commission ..." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr71&sa=U&ei=B8rPT_3wJ4Pg2gXov73CDA&ved=0CDUQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNGXaR_VMltI00ZooBVZU9y1eIVy0Q)

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    • Reorganizaton of Air Marshals Seeks to Focus TSA Law Enforcement Capabilities - February 16, 2012 by HSToday - Jackson Lee also promoted a bill (HR 71) she introduced, the FAMS Augmentation Act, to increase the number of air marshals in service. The bill would add another 1,750 air marshals to the current level. Although the exact number of air marshals employed by

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      As noted by HSToday on February 16, 2012, "Jackson Lee also promoted a bill (HR 71) she introduced, the FAMS Augmentation Act, to increase the number of air marshals in service. The bill would add another 1,750 air marshals to the current level. Although the exact number of air marshals employed by" (http://www.hstoday.us/industry-news/general/single-article/reorganizaton-of-air-marshals-seeks-to-focus-tsa-law-enforcement-capabilities/bb0ac9c2b8193a6bda68a22b1e8e0ff7.html)
    • Reorganization of Air Marshals Seeks to Focus TSA Law Enforcement Capabilities - February 16, 2012 by HSToday - Jackson Lee also promoted a bill (HR 71) she introduced, the FAMS Augmentation Act, to increase the number of air marshals in service. The bill would add another 1,750 air marshals to the current level. Although the exact number of air marshals employed by

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      As noted by HSToday on February 16, 2012, "Jackson Lee also promoted a bill (HR 71) she introduced, the FAMS Augmentation Act, to increase the number of air marshals in service. The bill would add another 1,750 air marshals to the current level. Although the exact number of air marshals employed by" (http://www.hstoday.us/briefings/today-s-news-analysis/single-article/reorganization-of-air-marshals-seeks-to-focus-tsa-law-enforcement-capabilities/bb0ac9c2b8193a6bda68a22b1e8e0ff7.html)
    • College Sports Blog - January 17, 2012 by ESPN - 423 with 75 RBIs and a 1.199 OPS. Second baseman Ashley Lane (18 HR, 71 RBIs) and outfielder Bree Evans (.951) may push for All-America honors of their own. Michigan also adds a former starter to the list of returnees from last season. Redshirt junior ...

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      As noted by ESPN on January 17, 2012, "423 with 75 RBIs and a 1.199 OPS. Second baseman Ashley Lane (18 HR, 71 RBIs) and outfielder Bree Evans (.951) may push for All-America honors of their own. Michigan also adds a former starter to the list of returnees from last season. Redshirt junior ..." (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/blog/_/name/college_sports/catId/Sport~102~102)
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